As the smoke cleared, Adam stepped outside the bar, the chaos of the battle still fresh in his mind. He took a moment to gather himself, breathing in the cool night air to clear his head. He needed to act quickly. Stacey was out there, and he wouldn’t rest until she was safe.Pulling out his phone, he dialed a number, waiting impatiently as the line rang. After a few moments, a familiar voice answered.“Supreme General, what’s the situation?”“Blitz, I need you and Hammer here now. I’ve got a situation.”“On our way. What’s going on?”“Viper took Stacey. I need you to track him down and find her.”“Consider it done. We’ll be there in minutes.”Adam hung up, his heart racing. He knew Blitz and Hammer were two of his best subordinates—veterans he had personally trained. They were relentless in their missions and would do whatever it took to complete them.A few minutes later, the sound of approaching motorcycles filled the air. Adam turned to see Blitz, a tall man with a sharp jaw and p
Adam sat at the bar, swirling the drink in his glass. The thought of Stacey missing ate at him, twisting his insides. His grip tightened around the glass until the bartender shot a nervous glance his way, but Adam didn’t care.He knocked back the drink in one gulp and tapped the glass on the counter. “Another.”The bartender didn’t hesitate, refilling it without a word. The man could sense trouble and knew better than to ask questions.Adam stared at the drink, frustration boiling under the surface. He had the amulet, but it felt useless without Stacey. His mind kept flashing back to Viper’s smug face and how easily they had distracted him. He slammed his fist on the counter, making the bottles on the shelves rattle."Easy, man," the bartender muttered cautiously.Adam shot him a glare that shut him up.He lifted the glass to his lips but didn’t drink. He was furious at himself. He should have known better—Viper played him like a fool, and now Stacey was gone.Just then Adam felt he w
Adam sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing his temples. He was trying to get his mind of whatever happened last night with the strange lady, he was concerned with what she might've seen him as, it wasn't intentional he was also drunk, and she was extremely beautiful. Adam was ready to do anything to get her again.Just then , his phone buzzed on the nightstand. He groaned and reached for it.“Blitz?” Adam answered, his voice still groggy.“We’re outside, boss. Waiting for you by the hotel entrance.” Blitz’s voice was sharp and to the point.Adam sighed. “I’ll be there in five.”He ended the call and ran a hand through his hair. It was time to move. He couldn’t afford to get stuck thinking about last night. There were bigger things to handle—like finding Stacey and dealing with Viper.---Outside the hotel, the morning sun reflected off two sleek black cars, both guarded by men in sharp suits. Among them stood two figures, Blitz and Hammer, rarely seen in public but known throughout Stor
Tessa arrived at her family’s grand estate, her heart still heavy from everything that had happened. As soon as she stepped through the large oak doors, her parents rushed to meet her.“Tessa! Where have you been?” her mother asked, voice sharp with worry. “You didn’t come home last night!”Her father frowned, arms folded across his chest. “We’ve been looking for you all morning.”Tessa didn’t answer right away. The weight of last night still lingered in her mind—the betrayal, the humiliation, and waking up next to a complete stranger.Her mother narrowed her eyes. “And why did you leave Ethan at the bar?”"Ethan," she muttered under her breath, feeling her anger boil. Ethan was everything she despised. He was wealthy, good-looking, and came from a powerful family in Storm City. But his reputation was just as well-known—he was a notorious womanizer, changing partners like clothes.Tessa’s parents had been pressuring her to marry him, believing his family’s influence and wealth would s
Adam, blitz and Hammer, had received a location from their source where Viper could be hiding with Stacey.“The Northern Forest.” A murderous intent erupted from Adam.In no time they arrived at the location.Adam stepped cautiously through the dense underbrush, the cold air biting at his skin. His heart raced with the urgency of his mission. Viper had Stacey, and he wouldn't rest until he got her back.“Blitz, Hammer,” Adam said, glancing back at his two men. “Search the area. We need to know where Viper is hiding.”“Understood,” Blitz replied, his eyes scanning the shadows. Hammer nodded in agreement, both men fanning out to cover more ground.Meanwhile Adam continued deeper into the mountains, the atmosphere thickened with tension. He could feel it—the unmistakable presence of danger. The sound of muffled voices reached his ears, and he quickened his pace.Suddenly, he broke through the trees and found himself in a small clearing. There, tied to a large tree, was Stacey, her eyes w
Adam had dealt with the Deadskull for years, he knew they were sneaky, that was why he told Blitz and Hammer to look around the premises earlier before he approached them. And he earlier got a report that they had taken down ten snipers, which made Adam believe all Viper's snipers were gone.Viper’s smile twisted into something malicious. “Even without snipers, thirty men are more than enough to handle you, these are no ordinary warriors, but elites from the Deadskull. Do you really think you’ll leave this place alive?”Adam’s lips curled into a faint, mocking grin. “You’ll have to do better than that, Viper.”Viper’s patience snapped. “Take him down!” he roared, charging forward with a dagger drawn.The Dead Skull members surged toward Adam, but he didn’t flinch. As Viper’s blade slashed toward him, Adam sidestepped effortlessly. In one swift motion, he countered with a crushing punch that connected with Viper’s ribs. The force of the blow sent Viper flying across the cave, his dagge
In the Armand Mansion, the family gathered around the large dining table for breakfast, their voices animated as they discussed the final arrangements for Tessa’s wedding. The air was thick with excitement, but for Tessa, every word felt like a weight dragging her deeper into despair.Her mother, Eleanor Armand, gestured toward a floral arrangement on the table. “The gardenias should arrive today. Make sure they’re placed near the aisle.”Her grandfather, Gerald Armand, nodded approvingly. “And Ethan’s family will arrive this evening. Everything must go perfectly tomorrow.”Tessa pushed her food around on her plate, her appetite nonexistent. They talked about her wedding like it was a business deal—and in many ways, it was.She had tried to explain that she wasn’t ready, that marriage to Ethan wasn’t what she wanted. But they refused to listen. For the Armand family, she was merely a pawn in their game of alliances. If this was the price to pay for peace in the family, Tessa had no ch
Adam stared at Tessa, his expression unreadable. "How do you know it’s mine?"Tessa’s face twisted with fury, her hands clenched into fists. “How dare you ask me that?” she hissed. “You think I sleep around?”Adam stayed silent, unsure how to respond to her sudden outburst.Tears welled up in Tessa’s eyes. “You were the only one. I was a virgin before that night… and you—” Her voice broke as she fought back a sob. “You’re the only man who’s ever touched me.”Adam’s expression softened as guilt washed over him. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult you."She turned away, wiping her tears. Adam stepped closer, his tone gentle. "Listen, I can take care of you. I have money, more than enough to—”"Shut up!" Tessa snapped, her voice filled with frustration. "Stop boasting about your stupid money."Adam froze, stunned by her reaction. “You don’t get it, do you?” she said bitterly. “I’m Tessa Armand—the heiress of the Armand family. If they find out I’m pregnant with a stranger’s child…” She